Baton Rouge - LSU football Coach Les Miles said Wednesday he's not interested in coaching openings where his name has come up and doesn't plan to make any changes on his offensive coaching staff.

Miles' name has been linked to the opening at Colorado, though never seriously, and Michigan - Miles' alma mater - might have an opening if it decides to fire current coach Rich Rodriguez. Miles was an assistant coach at both schools and was seriously courted by Michigan in 2007 before Rodriguez got the job.

"I'm not expecting to hear from any other school," Miles said. "I enjoy where I'm at. I have given reason to enjoy how my family is progressing, enjoy the team I'm fortunate to coach and the school I'm fortunate to represent. I very much enjoy where I'm at."

No. 11 LSU (10-2) struggled on offense, particularly the passing game, causing speculation that offensive coordinator Gary Crowton might not return for the final year of his three-year, $400,000 per year contract.

"I like what's going on," Miles said. "Our offensive line is maturing. Our quarterbacks are maturing. I like our receiving corps. I think this bowl game will be an opportunity for us to play best.

"I did see progress. I certainly have enjoyed the efforts our entrie offensive staff has gone through."

One report mentioned Crowton's name as a possible choice for the head coaching job at ULL, although Crowton shot down that rumor down.

"I was never contacted by anyone (from ULL)," Crowton said. ""I have no interest in that job and I don't think they have any interest in me. I plan on being back at LSU next year.

"I'm excited about the bowl game. I think the improvement will continue and into next year. The quarterbacks are getting better and we'll have some new guys coming in next year."

LSU averaged 332.6 yards and 28.8 popints per game, an improvement over last year's 304.5 and 24.8 marks.

Crowton said he's had some calls about other jobs but has not pursued anything. He said he's been watching tape of Michigan State and Texas A&M in anticipation of playing either team in the Capital One Bowl or the Cotton Bowl, respectively. Michigan State is the likely Capital One Bowl foe and Texas A&M has already accepted an invitation to the Cotton Bowl.

Miles also said defensive end Sam Montgomery and safety Brandon Taylor would not be back for the bowl game and both could miss spring practice. Montgomery had knee surgery after being injured against Tennessee and Taylor suffered a foot injury in the first quarter against Alabama.